New Delhi [India], May 10 (HBTV): In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail.  

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has thanked the Supreme Court for "upholding democracy" after the top court on Friday granted interim bail to Kejriwal in the excise policy case.  

Addressing a joint press conference in Delhi along with AAP leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Gopal Rai and Atishi on Friday, party national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said, "We are extremely grateful to the Supreme Court for upholding the democracy in the country today. The interim bail has been granted in very extraordinary circumstances." 

"This is the last chance to save the democracy and we call upon the citizens, media and all of you to ensure we also uphold the democracy this time," Kakkar added.  

Addressing the press conference, Delhi Minister Gopal Rai said that the entire country is "happy" with the chief minister getting interim bail.  

‘Today the Supreme Court has given a ray of hope to all those who believe in the Constitution. Today the entire country including Delhi is happy. Our party and people of Delhi thank the Supreme Court,’ Gopal Rai said. 

Delhi Minister Atishi called it the "victory of democracy and Constitution."      

"It is not just Arvind Kejriwal who has got interim bail but by this decision of the Supreme Court, truth has triumphed; this is a victory of the democracy and Constitution. The SC has played a major role in protecting democracy," Atishi said while speaking at the joint press conference.

AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj said the development is a "sign from God" for the country and Kejriwal is coming out of jail for a big purpose.    

"Getting interim bail in 40 days is more than a miracle. Through SC, it is a sign from God that whatever is happening in India, a change is needed in that. Arvind Kejriwal has the blessings of Lord Bajrangbali and today he will come out of jail," the Delhi minister said.         

"I think it's not an ordinary thing and he is coming out of jail for a big purpose," he added.   

The AAP chief received a big relief earlier in the day from the Supreme Court after it granted him interim bail till June 1 in the excise policy case. 

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.